Ukraine expects European Parliament to abolish visa regime today

06.04.2017 09:51

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Ukrinform

During the debates in the European Parliament on Wednesday in Strasbourg, representatives of the major political groups of the European Parliament have resolutely expressed support for abolition of the visa regime for Ukrainian citizens.

The final vote is scheduled for April 6.

According to the procedure, this decision should be approved by the Council of the European Union. The document must be also signed in May by the President of the European Parliament and the representative of Malta presiding in the Council of the EU. The decision will come into force on the 20th day after publication.

The Ukrainian citizens with biometric passports can travel to the EU countries for 90 days during the period of every 180 days.

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